Barca Looking For Free-kick Takers, Will Lewandowski And Raphinha Be The Solution?

JAKARTA - Since Lionel Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, the Catalan club has failed to find a free-kick specialist who can take advantage of the opportunities presented to him.

For teams whose players are often fouled, this is of particular concern as it eliminates great chances to score.

Last season, Netherlands international Memphis Depay was a mainstay but he proved inconsistent. Now, after the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, he could be sidelined on the bench or even move away from Camp Nou.

Barca also tried their luck with defenders Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba but they also failed to match the consistency of the club's top goalscorer, La Pulga.

The reality is striking with the club's failure to score from a free kick since 2 May 2021.

While the coaching staff recognizes they have a problem, the arrivals of Lewandowski and Raphinha could provide a solution for the club.

One thing is for sure, Barca needs to solve this problem and they have to bridge the gap with Real Madrid and set a real title target.